Labour Government fail to intervene to Save Chatham Docks Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 Sadly today the news came through that Labour’s Secretary of State Angela Rayner has decided NOT to call in the decision made by the Labour Medway Council to allow Peel Holdings to redevelop Chatham Docks. This now directly puts at risk the livelihoods of 1000s of local “working people”. This could signal the end of high skilled employment at Chatham Docks and businesses who are responsible for... Local News
Major Boost for Care Workers 25th January 2024 Major Boost for Care Workers Great news for everyone in the care sector, with the announcement of a package designed to boost careers in care. This initiative... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP welcomes Government's Plan for Drivers 15th January 2024 Following my local campaign to ‘Can the Cone’, I am pleased that the Government has listened and announced their Plan for Drivers. The proposals will seek to... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP supports Buy British Campaign 19th December 2023 Morrisons have launched a dedicated 'British' section on their online store, making it easier for consumers to choose homegrown products. ✅ Over 27,000 people... Articles
Official Opening of the Royal Crown, Rochester 14th December 2023 Tuesday evening was the official opening of the Royal Crown, Rochester following a £1.2m transformation by Shepherd Neame, Britain and Kent’s oldest brewer. The... Local News
Royal Mail Postal Delays Update 14th December 2023 Royal Mail update I held an urgent meeting with Royal Mail to address the reasons for the postal delays across the constituency and particularly in Strood... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP opens School Library 13th December 2023 Fantastic visit to The Academy of Cuxton Schools on Friday to open their new Library and get the opportunity to speak to some of the Reading ambassadors, who... Local News
Access to Cash in Strood 7th December 2023 Last week I went to see the team at Strood Community Shop Strood Community Shop – For Strood, by Strood. to speak to KMTV https://www.kentonline.co.uk/.../it... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP on the proposed closure of the Lower Stoke GP Surgery 6th December 2023 I have been pushing the Intergrated Care Board (ICB) for many months for improvement and action with some of our most challenged GP practices within the... Speeches in Parliament
Kelly Tolhurst MP on Net Migration Figures 6th December 2023 Following on from the release of the net migration figure which is far too high and is totally unsustainable at the current levels, the Home Secretary today... Speeches in Parliament